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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… usurped by the building renovations again! The end MUST be in sight (not that I can see at the moment through that awful green shrouding). So much going on this week that I will definitely be adding events during the next few days. Hope there is something already listed here to help you stay dry during the predicted wet weather. As usual, please check with venues for changes and also on my website for additions/updates. Enjoy! 
Gold Saucer – Skye Brooks & Ian Mcfarlane + Dálava (Duo) Pay-what-you-canOctober 17, 2017 9:30 pmSawdust Collector presents … 1st Set Skye Brooks – Solo Drums Ian Mcfarlane – Puppets Drummer Skye Brooks is known for his explosive and subtle drumming in cutting edge Vancouver bands. I an Mcfarlane is a multifaceted theatre artist with a fierce fascination for the discarded, the misplaced, and the forgotten. 2nd Set – Dálava Julia Ulehla – Vocals Aram Bajakian – Guitar Guitarist Aram Bajakian and vocalist Julia Ulehla’s Dálava is a homage to traditional Moravian folk music, with fragments of poetry and verse transcribed over 100 years ago by Ulehla’s great-grandfather, a biologist and legendary ethnomusicologist. Dálava is an experiment of how traditional song grows when transplanted to new lands and new times. 
Interurban Gallery- The Feminine Touch Free eventOctober 18, 2017Curated by Dalannah Gail Bowen,Interurban will open its doors to it’s first ever all-women art exhibit, The Feminine Touch. The Downtown Eastside Art Centre’s mandate is to encourage participation and possibilities for people in the community through the arts and also to foster dialogue and connection that may not happen elsewhere. The exhibit is Bowen’s response to the number of talented female artists she’s seen in the Downtown Eastside and she hopes this show will give them exposure to the local art scene. From Oct 18 to Nov 11. Entrance on Carrall Street. 
Jazz Evensong at Brentwood – Kate Hammett-Vaughan & Chris Sigerson By DonationOctober 18, 2017 8:00 pmThere is simple purity to the sound of voice and piano. Kate & Chris do it beautifully. 
China Cloud – Lights Out Wednesdays: Filthy Rich + Cowan Solo Bass Pay-what-you-canOctober 18, 2017 9:00 pmDaniel Gaucher‘s FILTHY RICH (Dan + Joshua Zubot + James Meger + Aram Bajakian) + Colin Cowan solo bass set A brand new band from drummer Daniel Gaucher.The music is all written for this specific group of incredible improvisers and yes, things might get a little dirty. 
Fairview Pub – Don Stewart presents Kenny Colman Benefit Tribute By DonationOctober 19, 2017 7:00 pmA night of singing, swinging and storytelling with donations to purchase a headstone for local legend Kenny Colman and to benefit Pacific Parkinsons Research Institute Featuring: Don Stewart – vocals, Ron Johnston – keyboards, Cameron Hood – bass, Nick Apivor – percussion Plus additional guest performers including Ada Lee, Karin Plato, Kate Hammett-Vaughan, Lorraine Foster and more. MC Mark Breslaw. Chase Coleman, Kenny’s son, will also be attending and singing. 
The Cultch – The FretlessOctober 19, 2017 7:30 pm2017 Juno Award winners The Fretless return to Vancouver for a night of progressive fiddle tunes. In the Historic Theatre. Tickets $20 The Fretless has toured and recorded together since 2012, winning multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Awards, and most recently, a JUNO Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Daniel Herzog Trio By DonationOctober 19, 2017 8:30 pmTrumpeter Daniel Herzog has a warm compelling sound and thoughtful original compositions. His groups range from big bands to small ensembles. This event features his drummer less trio. With Nick Peck – piano and Steve Holy – bass 
Hidden City – Doves & Hawks Tour, Rodney DeCroo, Sarah Wheeler, Mark DavisOctober 19, 2017 9:00 pmThe Doves & Hawks Tour features singer-songwriters Rodney DeCroo(Vancouver), Sarah Wheeler (Vancouver), and Mark Davis (Edmonton) in the round. $10 at the door RODNEY DECROO (Vancouver) After returning from a five-year sabbatical from music in 2015 with the intimate collection Campfires On The Moon, Vancouver singer/songwriter, poet and playwright Rodney DeCroo’s musical evolution continues with his seventh full-length album, Old Tenement Man, a sprawling work of unflinching lyric-driven rock and roll, infused with the legacies of Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen.SARAH WHEELER (Vancouver) SARAH WHEELER (Vancouver) Wheeler is a dyed-in-the-wool singer songwriter. With the upcoming release of her fourth album, Sarah shows the mark of over twenty five years of songwriting. MARK DAVIS (Edmonton) Mark Davis will soon release his twelfth full-length recording. His last solo album,Eliminate the Toxins was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize and spent several months on the National Campus and Community Radio charts. 
WISE Hall – Just A Season album release w/guests Gentle PartyOctober 20, 2017 8:00 pmScott Smith’s folk-rock band Just A Season celebrates the release of their second album “All The Stars Out Tonight” with very special guests Gentle Party. Tickets $20 Just a Season‘s newest record finds Smith deepening his strengths as a singer-songwriter of contemporary Americana while giving his cohorts the chance to strike an even sweeter balance between precision and feel. Scott Smith – vocals and guitar Tim Tweedale – pedal steel, dobro Ashley Grant – harmony vocals John Sponarski – guitar Liam MacDonald – drums Darryl Havers – keyboards Gentle Party‘s Elisa Thorn is joined by Juno-award winning Meredith Bates (Pugs are Crows, violin), Shanto Acharia (Fond of Tigers, cello) and vocalist Jessica Ylirussi (The Hunting). The group uses electronic effects, extended techniques, and improvisation to explore innovative sonic cacophony. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – From Chicago: Jeremy Kahn QuartetOctober 20, 2017 8:00 pmJeremy Kahn is one of Chicago’s busiest pianists, spending time in jazz clubs and orchestra pits as well as in teaching and recording studios. He has played in all of Chicago’s top jazz venues, and was the house pianist at Streeterville’s legendary Gold Star Sardine Bar for its final three years. Jeremy has performed internationally, most recently in Posnan, Poland, as part of the “Made In Chicago” Jazz Festival. He has been the featured guest on radio shows on Marian McPartland and Studs Terkel. Jeremy has also played for many theatrical productions, including Wicked, Spamalot, and The Lion King. He served as the musical director for Louis & Keel Live At The Sahara at the Royal George Theater as well as at the Geffen Playhouse and Laguna Playhouse in California. He also is a visiting lecturer at Northwestern University, teaching jazz piano and improvisation. Joining Jeremy are some of Vancouver’s most prominent members of the jazz community: Cory Weeds tenor saxophone, Paul Rushka bass, and Julian MacDonough drums. $20 cover. 
Blue Martini – Jennifer Scott & Rene Worst Free eventOctober 20, 2017 8:00 pmJennifer Scott is a Vancouver-born vocalist and jazz pianist specializing in jazz, blues and world music. Rene Worst has been a professional bassist since 1971. His virtuostic and supportive bass playing has been a Canadian treasure for many years on both acoustic and electric basses. 
Merge – Hron Miller Gross and Younger Meger BrooksOctober 20, 2017 10:00 pmMontreal-based recorder player Terri Hron in a set of improvised music with the wonderful Lisa Cay Miller (piano) and John Gross (saxophone). Also on the bill, an improvised set by the always adventurous Jeff Younger (guitar), James Meger (bass) and Skye Brooks (drums.) $10 at the door. Ring the bell for entrance at front door. 
Jazz @ The Pat -Ben Henriques Quintet Free eventOctober 21, 2017 3:00 pmBen Henriques brings a 5tet full of young guns for an afternoon of smokin’ hot live jazz Ben Henriques – Saxophones Tristan Paxton – Guitar Dan Reynolds – Piano Conrad Good – Bass Omar Amlani – Drums 
Museum of Vancouver – Anna Baignoche Becoming Album ReleaseOctober 21, 2017 7:00 pmAn evening that is sure to deliver memorable moments and stunning musical sensibilities. Local musician Anna Baignoche releases her first album in several years with a live concert at MOV. Becoming is an ambitious project and 7 years in the making. The recording plays to multiple themes and genres close to the artist; an amalgam of acoustic and electronic music, dirt and wires, paint over a photograph, love over hate, pure joy and deep sorrow. Baignoche and her band will be performing songs from Becoming live for the first time. Hear Anna’s Music https://soundcloud.com/annabmusic with Michael Simpsonelli – guitar (CR Avery); Stephen Nikleva – guitar (Ferron, Mae Moore, Sarah McLachlan, Petunia); Simon Kendall – Piano/accordion (Doug and the Slugs); Niho Takase – Piano (Mazacote); Michel Bruyere on drum kit (Buffy St. Marie); Johnny Walsh – Bass (Brasstronaut, Dan Mangan); Elliot Vaughan (The End Tree); Martin Reisle (Maria in the Shower, The End Tree) and Malcolm Aiken – trumpet (Mazacote) Opening set by The Andy Tabb Welcome Band. Tickets $40/$35 (includes free album) 
Blue Martini- Ingrid Stitt Trio Free eventOctober 21, 2017 8:00 pmINGRID STITT (saxophonist, pianist, educator) was born into a musical family on November 26, 1956 in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada, and began playing the saxophone early in life. She studied at McGill University in Montreal, obtaining a Bachelor of Music degree there, before embarking on a full-time playing career which saw her working in Montreal and Toronto for the next few years with a variety of performers including Charlie Biddle, Tommy Banks, Bo Diddley, Slim Williams, Corey Hart, Rita McNeil, and Jim Galloway. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – From Chicago: Marquis Hill BlacktetOctober 21, 2017 8:00 pmFor the past five years, 29-year old trumpeter Marquis Hill has been invigorating the Chicago jazz scene with his sleek approach to modern jazz, which often incorporates hip-hop and spoken word. On The Way We Play, Hill’s debut for Concord Jazz, instead of offering entirely original material as he did on his last three discs, he revisits some of his favourite jazz standards (Maiden Voyage, Straight No Chaser) and American Songbook classics (My Foolish Heart, Polka Dots and Moonbeams). He revitalizes the material by placing heavier emphasis on the groove, enabling the compositions to resonate more with a 21st century jazz audience. With Greg Ward alto saxophone, Joel Ross vibraphone, Jeremiah Hunt bass, Jonathan Pinson drums. $25 cover. 
China Cloud – Freedom MuzikOctober 21, 2017 9:30 pmThis is an evening that invites musicans from Vancouver’s most innovative community to create together in a platform that spawns new ensembles. FREEDOM MUZIK FEATURING: Cole Schmidt – Electric Guitar Hamin Honari – Tombak Itamar Erez – Guitar Colin Edward Cowan – Bass Sam Davidson – Clarinet/EWI Joshua Zubot – Violin Lee Hutzulak -Electronics Kenton Loewen – Drums HOW IT WORKS: 1ST HALF: Names are drawn from a chalice to form new Duets, Trios, Quartets, etc. 2nd HALF : Full ensemble performance $10 at the door 
Cottage Bistro – Soladelic, Heather Soles & the West Coast Charisma BandOctober 22, 2017 4:00 pmVocalist Heather Soles with Miles Black-piano, Dave Ivaz-guitar, Basil Watson-bass & Ray Ayotte-drums. Playing your favorites from the psychedelic 60’s!!! Hendrix, Doors, Cream, Rascals, Jefferson Airplane, Moody Blues, Mamas and the Papas, Zombies, Yardbirds, the Hollies, the Association…..they have it covered. Feel free to dress up for this occasion. Love beads, dashikis, and other glad rags from back in the day are very welcome. And bring your dancing shoes. Cover $15 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Nicholas Bracewell Trio By DonationOctober 22, 2017 6:00 pmDrummer Nicholas Bracewell is one of Vancouver’s new additions. After completing his Master’s Degree in Michigan he decided to move to Vancouver and he is already making a name for himself. Diverse influences helped to form his muscular sound and deep swing. With David Blake – guitar and Conrad Good – bass 
Libra Room – Jesse Waldman & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 24, 2017 until December 10, 2017.The Libra Room is back! And so is Jesse Waldman on Sunday evenings. He will be appearing with either Marc L’Esperance, Noah Walker and/or other special guests each week. |
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